Fly-In Information for Out-of-Town Patients

Because many of our patients fly into our surgery center from out of town, we are very comfortable with accommodating this in every way possible. For our international patients or patients who are visiting the Los Angeles Hand Surgery Center of Excellence from out of town, we offer personalized care and services to accommodate our increasing medical tourism.

Most of our out-of-town patients plan to stay anywhere from two days to a few weeks in order to have the safest and most successful recovery. Other patients prefer to stay longer than this to enjoy their vacation in Beverly Hills following recovery.

At the Hand Surgery Center of Excellence, our board-certified plastic and orthopedic surgeons are dedicated to providing patients with excellent care in a safely regulated environment.

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We want to make your stay in Los Angeles and Beverly Hills as easy, comfortable and pleasant as possible, so we offer the following services, in addition to anything else you may need:

Translator services

Post-operative recovery centers in Los Angeles, such as Pearl Recovery

Travel agent to coordinate flight and hotel transportation

Recommendations for site-seeing and tourism

Private nurses

Any other medical or travel related coordinating

Additionally, if you require multiple surgeries, our team of doctors can perform all the necessary surgeries during a single procedure! Instead of flying back and forth for every procedure, you only need to fly to La Peer Health Systems once. Our surgeons will be able to provide for all your needs during a single trip.

Discounted Hotel Rates and Travel Arrangements

In addition to personalized care, we also offer our out-of-town patients discounted hotel rates at several Beverly Hills hotels (full list provided at the bottom).

After surgery, many of our patients choose to stay in recovery centers, such as Pearl Recovery Retreat. At Pearl, patients will recover in a quiet, relaxing facility, complete with around-the-clock nursing. These nurses work closely with your surgeon to best devise a recovery method appropriate for you.

Most patients fly into the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), which is just a short drive from Beverly Hills where our outpatient surgery center is located. For the best car service to and from you hotel or the airport, we recommend CoolRide. You can either schedule transportation with this Los Angeles based service by calling (888) 812-2665, or we are happy to handle this for you as well.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the best way to contact the Hand Surgery Center of Excellence if I live outside the U.S.?

A: International patients may call the phone number listed for our outpatient surgery center, but the best way to contact us is via email (in our contact form). We will do our best to respond to you within 24 hours. In order to book your appointment, we will need your contact information prior to scheduling your consultation.

Q: I live outside of the United States. What is the Hand Surgery Center of Excellence’s insurance policy regarding international patients?

A: At the Hand Surgery Center of Excellence, we are contracted with Medicare and are an out-of-network provider for all PPO plans (Preferred Provider Organizations). We accept many insurance plans, including Aetna, Cigna, Health Net, Blue Cross, Blue Shield, United, and most PPO plans. In addition, we offer a competitive cash discount for patients outside of these plans. We pride ourselves on having so many international clients. If you are from out-of-country and are unsure if your insurance will cover your operation, please contact us today to confirm your coverage. Our specialists will extensively examine your insurance policy and determine the full extent of your coverage.

If you are an international patient and your insurance is not accepted by the Hand Surgery Center of Excellence, our billing department can create a specific payment arrangement for you. If you have any additional questions about our insurance coverage, please visit our insurance verification page.

Q: How soon after my surgery can I board a long flight, including an international flight?

A: Your surgeon may recommend that you stay in a recovery center such as Pearl Recovery for a short period of time following your surgery, before you can board a long flight. This is to ensure your comfort and safety, as well as the success of your recovery. Typically, this period tends to be anywhere from a day to a week, depending on your unique case.

Q: What if I need to acquire a visa or passport in order to travel to your surgery center in Los Angeles?

A: For international patients, we offer all-inclusive services to assist you throughout the process, including a travel agent who can coordinate your visa, passport and any other travel documents, along with flight, hotel and transportation arrangements.

Q: What is the best way to get to the Hand Surgery Center of Excellence?

A: Our surgery center is located at La Peer Health Systems, which is on Wilshire Boulevard in Beverly Hills. There are a few different ways to travel to the surgery center. Patients who fly into Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) or Bob Hope Airport in Burbank can take a short taxi or limousine ride to the surgery center. Patients traveling from cities within California, such as Irvine, Bakersfield, Newport Beach, and Laguna Beach may also take the Amtrak train. Please refer to our outpatient surgery center map for details.

Contact the Hand Surgery Center of Excellence

Many of our patients fly in from out of town or out of country, so we have extensive experience in accommodating any specific needs or concerns, and making sure each patient is taken care of with the highest quality of patient care. If you are traveling from outside of Los Angeles for surgery, then this is the surgery center for you!

For more information about medical tourism and flying in from out of town for your surgery, you can contact our outpatient surgery center. Please fill out our online contact form and detail where you plan to fly in from, or call our office at (888)529-1873.

The information available on this web site is provided for informational purposes only. This information is not intended to replace a medical consultation where a physician’s judgment may advise you about specific disorders, conditions, and/or treatment options. We hope the information will be useful for you to become more educated about your health care decisions. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

DISCLAIMER: Content on this website is not intended to serve as medical advice and should not be construed as such. Please see a medical professional in order to obtain specific advice for your medical conditions.